For this year’s San Diego Comic Con, Mattel is releasing the Tyrannosaurus rex Convention Crasher set. The outer box is styled to look like an old television set, broadcasting a familiar breaking story.
The inner box is styled to look like a convention centre, with frightened attendees streaming out the exit.
The contents include a convention attendee dressed in a dinosaur costume (with interchangeable heads) and proudly carting around their acquistions.
Crashing the con is none other than a bull Tyrannosaurus rex, repainted from the Hammond Collection toy.
You’ll recall Mattel’s failed crowdfund attempt back in 2023. Reckon this is their way of finally getting that bull T. rex toy out, although I also reckon many collectors would prefer a proper retail release.
And there’s a “When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth” banner thrown in with this set too.
Being a SDCC exclusive, this set is going to cost a pretty penny. You can learn more details about it here.
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This is a repaint of the standard female HC T-rex sculpt. The only difference is the better feet.
The crowdfund had a different head, different feet, and better paint apps. This one is an easy pass.
It´s Ok. But I hope that this isn´t another Crowdfunding Thing